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Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (debate)

I have a clock here in front of me, and I gave you even more time to speak!

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2026

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Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (debate)

The next item is the debate on the report by Anna Strolenberg, on behalf of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (2025/2135(INI)) (A10‑0042/2026).

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Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (debate)

Thank you, Vice-President, for your concluding remarks on this debate on the oral question on the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act. I would also like to congratulate the authors. We have also received a motion for a resolution on the basis of the oral question. The debate is closed. The vote will take place on Thursday.

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Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 (debate)

Mr President, dear rapporteurs and colleagues, Commissioner, EUR 890 million for justice. This is the amount I have included in this report as responsible for the Legal Committee in the European Parliament for the future budget of the Union. The allocations are €590 million higher than the current budget and the aim is to create new tools for European cooperation, protect the independence of the judiciary, digitalise processes, simplify European legislation, ensure that everyone has access to fair justice, including people with disabilities or those living in diaspora. As Vice-President of the European Parliament responsible for the fight against corruption, I have called for these funds to be used to fight cross-border crime, drug trafficking and corruption. I have also called for online gambling platforms to be regulated and taxed fairly, and I thank the rapporteurs for their support. With these funds and the recommendations made, European money will no longer be able to be stolen, and justice in the Member States will have the tools to act.

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Situation of the rule of law in Greece, following the Court decision on Predator spyware (debate)

The next item is the debate on a Commission statement on 'the situation of the rule of law in Greece, following the Court decision on Predator spyware' (2026/2648(RSP)).

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

The debate is closed.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

I would like to thank everyone for respecting the Rules and, of course, understanding also the responsibility that each of us has beyond this House.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

Mr Tynkkynen, I would remind you that you are part of this House as well. I will refer to the President based on Rule 10, due to the words used in your intervention.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

Based on the words said at the beginning, we will forward this intervention to the President.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

This is valid for all speakers in any session. There are specific rules on how we can address colleagues, and I take note of how colleagues have been addressed. So we also forward this to the President.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

So first of all there is a blue‑card procedure. And when I kindly ask you to interrupt because there is no interpretation, you have to wait for the interpretation, sir. It was not a blue card. So if you want to reply, or you don't want to reply.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

Ms Ehlers, there is a blue card for you from Anthony Smith.

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Rise of political violence, notably by far-left organisations (debate)

The next item is the debate on a Commission statement on 'the rise of political violence, notably by far‑left organisations' (2026/2638(RSP)). Before starting the debate, I want to inform all colleagues again of the fact that we will need to comply with the time available, so I will be very strict on the timing. Please do respect the timing that has been allocated to each speaker. If we are going to have blue cards also, we will be respecting the procedures accordingly. Also, please colleagues, respect the Rules of Procedure when it comes to the blue‑card procedure.

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Immunity of International Criminal Court officials and the activation of the EU Blocking Statute to strengthen EU strategic autonomy (debate)

Thank you, Commissioner. The debate is closed.

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EUCO and situation in the Middle East (joint debate)

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Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing (debate)

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

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International Day of Education, fighting inequalities in access to education (debate)

Madam Vice-President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, education is the main tool by which we fight poverty, but also by which we can increase our competitiveness. Education is not supported by good words, but by adequate budgets and policies. That is why we tabled an amendment co-signed by the Members of the Education Intergroup, calling for 20% of the future multiannual budget of the European Union to go towards education and skills training. I ask the European Commission to support this approach and to show that it treats education as a strategic priority, not as a fiscal adjustment variable. Now we only have 14% for education and mobility, so such an adjustment is possible. We have also offered the solution of identifying new resources through a European education tax applied to companies in the online betting industry. At the same time, we have to say things by name: in Romania we are witnessing cuts that affect the quality of education. These decisions strike precisely at the children and young people most in need, at the teachers and local communities who get involved. We cannot demand more for education at European level and ignore when it is threatened in the Member States. Education must be protected everywhere, because when you attack education, you attack the future of a society.

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Presentation of the action plan against cyberbullying (debate)

Colleague, please respect the rules of this House when it comes to referring to people that are present or not present, and also respect the topic. This issue will be referred again to the services.

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Presentation of the action plan against cyberbullying (debate)

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Urgent need to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and to achieve a sustainable peace (debate)

The debate is closed.

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Urgent need to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and to achieve a sustainable peace (debate)

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Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire (debate)

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, I am calling for a European tax on online gambling and betting, to finance education. Today, the online gambling market is one of the fastest growing digital industries, generating dozens of billions of euro, yet a significant share of these profits escapes fair taxation. My proposal is simple and responsible: a European levy on the online gambling and betting industry, applied equally on top of the existing national turnover taxes, while fighting for a clear EU directive against illegal and unlicensed platforms. This could generate between EUR 2 to 4 billion every year, and could go up to almost EUR 28 billion for the entire EU long-term budget. The strongest argument in favour is that this industry fully benefits from the EU's single market, digital infrastructure and cross-border access, but operates under fragmented rules, unequal taxation and insufficient enforcement. A coordinated EU‑level tax would enable us to find a solution for the lack of EU resources by providing dedicated funding for education, skills prevention, addiction treatment or mental health.

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World Cancer Day (debate)